Crème de violette

• Liqueurs
• Alcoholic

Crème de violette is a deep purple liqueur made by macerating violet petals in a spirit, often brandy or neutral alcohol, and sweetening the infusion. European producers were making it by the early 1800s; it then nearly vanished from bars for decades before returning to the market in the 2000s. The aroma is strongly floral, recalling violet sweets, and a small measure is enough before it turns soapy. In cocktails it contributes colour and perfume, most famously in the Aviation.

Strength: usually 18% ABV (legal minimum 15%).

Also known as: Creme de violette

Used in 1 cocktail.